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The Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Consultation on Sexual Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Sousan Heydarpour, Sharare Khoshandam, Amir Jalali, Nader Salari

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Sousan HeydarpourDepartment of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9013-8561
Sharare KhoshandamStudent Research Committee Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.
Amir JalaliSubstance Abuse prevention research center, Research, Institute for Health Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0307-879X
Nader SalariDepartment of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.

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Abstract

Background and Aim: Ensuring a high quality of life during menopause is a critical aspect of women's health. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of cognitive-behavioral consultation on sexual satisfaction and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Method: This randomized controlled trial included 70 postmenopausal women recruited from healthcare centers in Kermanshah, western Iran. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group ( Results: Before the intervention, no significant differences were observed between the groups in mean sexual satisfaction scores ( Conclusion: The findings suggest that group cognitive-behavioral consultation can effectively improve sexual satisfaction and quality of life among postmenopausal women. These results underscore its potential as a valuable therapeutic approach to address challenges associated with menopause and enhance overall well-being in this population. Trial Registration Clinical Trials: Iranian Registery of clinical trials-Beta version, https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/14006. (

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cognitive‐behavioral consultationmenopausalquality of lifesexual satisfaction

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